Police have named the man stabbed to death in a busy Strathaven park and have launched a murder probe into the 'brazen attack'.

Jason McCue, 43, of East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, was found with fatal stab wounds in John Hastie Park at around 1.30pm on Tuesday.

He was treated by paramedics at the scene but died shortly afterwards. His relatives have been made aware.

A murder inquiry into what is believed to have been a targeted attack is underway.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bell, senior investigating officer, said: “At this time, we believe that the man who died was the intended target and that this was not an opportunistic or random attack, however, that does not make it any less serious or catching his killer of any less importance to us.

Police in attendance at the John Hastie Park (Image: Douglas McKendrick/East Kilbride News)

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“From our enquiries so far we know that there had been a disturbance in the park involving at least three men and the man that died.

“It was a brazen attack, in the middle of the afternoon and in a very public place. There were a good number of people in the park at the time, thankfully none of whom were injured during the attack, nonetheless, it was shocking and upsetting for them to witness.

“Officers are checking CCTV in the park and the surrounding area to trace those responsible as well as speaking to people in and around the park.

“There has already been a good response from the public but we are still keen to hear from anyone who has information that will assist our enquiry.